House in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this house rental
A beautifully refurbished warm and cosy original Railway cottage in the quaint village of National Park, the Gateway to the Central Plateau area and the dual World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park.
This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.
In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.
The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.
There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.
Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.
Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.
A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.
Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.
Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.
In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.
The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.
There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.
Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.
Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.
A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.
Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.
Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Amenities at Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We loved this charming cottage. It was welcoming, cosy, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully equipped. Clear communications from the host made the stay and checkout process easy. We would definitely look to book here again when we next visit the area. We did not ski, but the cottage's location makes it very handy to Whakapapa Village; just a short trip down the road.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Very conveniently located to go up Whakapapa Skifield. Overall very happy with our stay as cottage is warm and clean. One thing we didn’t anticipate is the number of trains that went pass throughout the night.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
We had a perfect stay at the cottage. Beautiful high ceilings, perfectly equipped kitchen, felt very spacious and very comfy with the fire place!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
The property is stunning! More than we hoped for, we will definitely book it again!
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10Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
"We loved this charming cottage. It was welcoming, cosy, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully equipped. Clear communications from the host made the stay and checkout process easy. We would definitely..."
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